Verdict
The GAC GS3 costs RM103,800, RM3,800 more than the RM100,000 Wuling Porta EV, but it is the far more rounded personal vehicle: five seats, 177 hp and 270 Nm, plus a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Porta EV is a two-seat commercial with a 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km claimed range, and its RM50 annual road tax undercuts the GS3’s RM120. Choose by job: the GAC carries people and brings stronger performance, while the 5,010-mm Wuling suits an EV commercial brief.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you need five seats, 177 hp and 270 Nm in a 4,410-mm B-segment SUV.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat commercial EV with a 41.9 kWh battery, 300 km range and RM50 road tax fits your use.
Key differences
- Price: GAC GS3 RM103,800; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000.
- Power and torque: GAC GS3 177 hp and 270 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 100 hp and 180 Nm.
- Seating: GAC GS3 five seats; Wuling Porta EV two seats.
- Dimensions: GAC GS3 4,410 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm long with a 3,050 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: GAC GS3 RM120; Wuling Porta EV RM50.
- Manufacturer warranty mileage: GAC GS3 150,000 km over five years; Wuling Porta EV 120,000 km over five years.
GS3
- Five seats and a 341-litre boot.
- 177 hp, 270 Nm and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- Costs RM3,800 more and has RM120 annual road tax versus RM50.
- No electric range; it uses a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Shorter 4,410-mm body and 2,650-mm wheelbase than the Porta EV’s 5,010 mm and 3,050 mm.
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km EV range.
- RM3,800 lower purchase price and RM50 annual road tax.
- Five-year/200,000-km coverage for the drive motor, EV battery and BMS, plus six-year/300,000-km battery-cell coverage.
- Two seats versus the GS3’s five.
- 100 hp and 180 Nm trail the GS3’s 177 hp and 270 Nm.
- 15-inch steel wheels versus 18-inch two-tone alloys, and a 120,000-km standard warranty versus 150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM103,800 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | — |
| Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,975 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 341 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | — |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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GS3 vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the GAC GS3 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The GAC GS3 is better for carrying up to five people and for outright performance, with 177 hp and 270 Nm. The Wuling Porta EV is the better fit only when a two-seat commercial EV, 300 km range and lower RM50 road tax are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 is RM3,800 more expensive: RM103,800 against RM100,000 for the Wuling Porta EV.
Which has the longer warranty cover?
The GS3 has the longer standard manufacturer mileage limit at five years/150,000 km, against five years/120,000 km. The Porta EV adds longer EV-specific cover: five years/200,000 km for its drive motor, battery and BMS, and six years/300,000 km for battery cells.